Variable Hour Transit Driver (American Falls)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates Department vehicles, providing passengers with timely, reliable, and safe transportation.
• Collects fares and/or checks passes or transportation vouchers.
• Cleans and maintains vehicles, including checking fuel and fluid levels, tires, and mechanical issues.
• Assists passengers on and off bus or vehicle as needed, including operating wheelchair lifts and securing wheelchairs.
• Answers questions and provides fare and route information, schedules, transfers, and maps.
• Maintains order in the vehicle and completes route logs, reports, and documentation.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Licenses and/or Certifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A Class B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements.
• One year of large vehicle driving experience preferred.

Classification Requirements

• Knowledge of methods, techniques, and objectives of the operation of all vehicles in the Department inventory.
• Knowledge of Transit routes, schedules, fares, and related passenger information.
• Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
• Knowledge of Federal (OSHA) regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices.
• Knowledge of State, local, and other applicable traffic and vehicle safety codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of operation of a personal computer and job-related software applications.

Skills and Abilities

• Operate all vehicles in the Department inventory.
• Perform safety and damage inspections.
• Assist passengers on and off bus or vehicle as needed.
• Operate a personal computer.
• Operate a two-way radio.
• Read and interpret maps, schedules, technical manuals, and diagrams.
• Complete assignments in a timely fashion.
• Communicate effectively in the English language.
• Understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations.
• Perform all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, using hands to handle materials, manipulating tools, keyboarding, reaching with hands and arms.
• Sometimes lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity.